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Caregiver upset about person with dementia able to remember some items and forgetting other information.

Do People with Dementia Remember What They Want to Remember?

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Caregivers find selective memory difficult and frustrating with people with dementia. This blog provides insight and help.

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Why People with Dementia Say No (And What to Do About it)

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People with dementia say “NO” to nearly every question or request. This is an incredible challenge for caregivers. In this blog, I explain one reason for the non-stop no’s…and offer strategies for preventing and managing the negativity. Patterns of Memory Loss and Retrieval Problems All dementias share this same common feature: moving backwards in time.…

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Alzheimer's and other dementias causes compartments in the brain to break down, mixing up the memories.

The “Why” Behind the “What:” Mixed-up Memories

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Avoid quizzing the person with dementia. Logic does not work. Arguing does not work.